---
title: "Writing with Fire"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/writing-with-fire-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 776557
imdb_id: "tt13630174"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 35
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Writing with Fire (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/writing-with-fire-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Writing with Fire" (2021).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Writing with Fire.
Year: 2021.
Genre: Documentary and History.
Runtime: 1h 37m.
Directors: Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas.
Subject: Journalists running the Dalit women-led newspaper Khabar Lahariya.
Plot/Details:
The newspaper is India's only newspaper run by Dalit women.
The journalists are transitioning from 14 years of print to digital journalism using smartphones.
Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions on the frontlines of India's biggest issues and within their own homes.
The social environment is built to divide based on caste and gender.
The women are from the Dalit ("untouchables") caste.
Khabar Lahariya translates to "Waves of News".
Draft 1: Writing with Fire is a 2021 Indian documentary film directed by Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tv | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | GuideDoc | BBC iPlayer | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | CBC Gem | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | DocPlay, GuideDoc, DocPlay Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sushmit Ghosh, Rintu Thomas
- **Networks / Studios**: Black Ticket Films, Sundance Institute, The Bertha Foundation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Meera Devi** as *Self*
- **Suneeta Prajapati** as *Self*
- **Shyamkali Devi** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Writing with Fire online?
Writing with Fire is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Writing with Fire worth watching?
Writing with Fire holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 35 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Writing with Fire and when was it released?
Writing with Fire is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Writing with Fire?
Writing with Fire was directed by Sushmit Ghosh, Rintu Thomas.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Writing with Fire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/776557)
- [Writing with Fire (2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13630174/fullcredits/)
- [Writing with Fire - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writing_with_Fire)
- [Writing with Fire (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/776557-writing-with-fire/cast)
- [Writing With Fire - International Films - Independent Films | Music Box Films](https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/writing-with-fire/)

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